US Bridges

TR 140 over Br of Locust Creek

Fair

Washington County, Illinois · 5 MI SW Nashville · Structure no. 095306700000000

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 140 over Br of Locust Creek is a concrete other carrying TR 140 over Br of Locust Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 140
CrossesBr of Locust Creek
Location5 MI SW Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.28009, -89.41679
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic91 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$93,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 140 over Br of Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 140 over Br of Locust Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 140 over Br of Locust Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is TR 140 over Br of Locust Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns TR 140 over Br of Locust Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.